http://thehill.com/blogs/defcon-hill/air-force/223973-house-panel-blocking-pentagons-retirement-of-global-hawk-drones In an apparant victory for unmanned systems, the United States Congress has moved to block the USAF decision to cut the unmanned RQ-4 Block 30 aircraft siting the continued need for the long endurance intelligence system for world-wide operations through at least 2014. The Tactical Air and Land Forces subcommittee’s portion of the [...]

This acquisition combines Empire's nearly 40 years of successful air carrier operations with the strong brand and reputation ADAVSO earned as a commercial UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) operator over the past 4 years.

“The acquisition of ADAVSO gives Empire Unmanned the capability to provide an even wider range of unmanned aircraft services into a broader service area,” said Tim Komberec, President and Chief Executive Officer of Empire Airlines.

Empire Unmanned is currently adding California, Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska to its existing service area of Idaho, Washington, Montana, Utah and Oregon.

“I am excited by the opportunities as we enter this new phase with Empire Unmanned,” said Steve Edgar, ADAVSO’s President and CEO. “Our combined capacity to attract new customers, expand into new regions and develop new products will increase dramatically. We look forward to a very bright future.”

For more information please contact Mr. Brad Ward, President of Empire Unmanned, bradw@empireunmanned.com (509) 844-7775 or Steve Edgar, former President and CEO of ADAVSO, steve@adavso.com (208) 412-9651